2006
Ryan Hewitt has made basically a full recovery. He is back home now and
living a normal life again. The person who hit him still has never been
caught. We want to thank everyone who helped make the assistance we
gave them possible. And all the prayer that went out to him, it really did
make a difference!

Late September

This is a recent picture of Ryan (Center) and his buddies (l-r, Josh, Shawn,
Chris, Derek). I am unsure of the exact date Late September 2005.

8-12/13-05
I am unsure of the exact day, but Ryan is now at home! He will
still be having rehab etc. But he is obviously on the path to
recovery! Everyone that helped us out at the IAO should be so proud, his
health really did an about-face shortly thereafter! He even had a get
together with a few friends at his house Saturday the 13th. We will
continue to post some updates as time passes, and hopefully I can get a message
from him and his family posted on here.

8-5-05
Ryan was moved to OSU hospital to start rehab!

8-4-05
Derek visited with Ryan last night. All but his stomach tube have been
removed. He's sitting up, he's recognizing his friends and he's able to
carry on small conversations. Derek said he forgets things easily but his
motor skills are returning. He can snap his fingers and he can definitely
snap at his nurse if he doesn't like something.

Derek said he got a headache from smiling so much last night
because it was just so good to see him moving forward with his recovery.
Derek also said his face and eyes were still swollen and that he knows there was
some kind of an accident but he really has no memory yet of what happened to
him. Derek really didn't know how much longer they thought he'd have to
stay in the hospital but the nurse mentioned he should be starting physical
therapy soon.